A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
People milling in Rasrani Bageecha The government has announced the entrance fees to be charged from expatriates at “Rasrani Bageecha”, the newly revamped and reopened former “Sultan Park” in capital Male City. The renovated historic ground is freely accessible for all local citizens, but foreigners will be charged an entrance fee of MVR 75 on […]
MANILA – Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 Katarina Rodriguez has joined the growing list of local celebrities who have become fans of the tropical paradise Maldives. Rodriguez did not waste the opportunity to bask in the sun and flaunt her pageant-ready figure as she posed in sexy swimsuits during her Maldives getaway. “Perfect sun and perfect […]
Partners Signing ceremony has been held for 2nd Guesthouses Maldives Conference 2017 on the 28th of August 2017 at Champa Central Hotel. Guesthouses Maldives, a product of Maldives Getaways is the only platform in the Maldives promoting the guesthouse industry in the international markets for the past three years. They have taken the liberty to […]
Green Globe congratulated Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa on being awarded Gold status for its continuous efforts towards environmental and sustainable practices. Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is situated on one of the 1,200 islands that constitute the beautiful country of the Maldives. Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa was the first resort in the Maldives to receive the Green Globe […]
Chef Willment Leong speaks during his Special Masterclass at HIH. PHOTO/BBM Renowned Chef Willment Leong, the founder and chairman of the Thailand Culinary Academy, held a special culinary masterclass in Hulhule Island Hotel on Saturday. Hosted jointly by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Service (MECS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), the masterclass took place with over 145 […]
Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo is set to welcome savvy travellers from 20 August, 2017 onwards to the island renowned for its lush greenery and pristine beaches. Conveniently situated adjacent to Kooddoo domestic airport, the hotel is the first beachfront property directly accessible via a 55-minute flight from Male without the need for a […]
Housekeepers, General Managers, Purchase Heads, Laundry Managers — from across 11 countries will converge at the 2 nd edition of the International Housekeepers’ Summit being organised at Sahara Star Mumbai on September 8 and 9, 2017. The International Housekeepers’ Summit is the only platform that has taken up the task to “Redefine Housekeeping in the […]
Leading Maldives luxury resort, Coco Bodu Hithi has partnered with Michelin star chef, Tom Kitchin, to bring his culinary skills to host two exclusive dinners at the 5-star property in October 2017. As part of the collaboration, Tom Kitchin will host the exclusive dinners, which will offer a six course tasting menu for the resort’s […]
Director Siddique was appreciated for addressing marital issues in a dignified manner in the Malayalam film Bhaskar The Rascal. Starring Mammootty and Nayanthara, the film hit the screens in 2015 and went on to become a blockbuster. The director is now wielding the megaphone for the Tamil version of Bhaskar The Rascal. Titled as Bhaskar […]